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Title:
MULTI-STRAND TENSIONING ARRANGEMENT WITH MOVING ARMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/056719
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for imparting tension to multiple strands of an endless power transferring member loop (12) encircling a drive sprocket (14) and at least one driven sprocket (16a, 16b). Two tensioning arms (18a, 18b) are spaced apart and have guided movement relative to at least one fixed pin (26), and support inwardly facing shoes (20a, 20b) with power-transferring-member-sliding faces (22a, 22b). A link assembly (60) includes at least two link members (32a, 32b) pivotally connected to one another at respective first ends (40a, 40b). The connected first ends (40a, 40b) are constrained for limited movement along a fixed slot (36) extending generally along a centerline of the power transferring member loop (12) between the drive sprocket (14) and the driven sprockets (16a, 16b). The link members (32a, 32b) are pivotally connected individually to opposite ends of the two spaced apart tensioning arms (18a, 18b) at second locations (42a, 42b).

Inventors:
MARKLEY GEORGE L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/054635
Publication Date:
August 25, 2011
Filing Date:
October 29, 2010
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
BORGWARNER INC (US)
MARKLEY GEORGE L (US)
International Classes:
F16H7/08; F16H7/00
Foreign References:
US20060270502A12006-11-30
JP2002089636A2002-03-27
JPH08135463A1996-05-28
JP2004116428A2004-04-15
Other References:
See also references of EP 2496861A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HELMHOLDT, Thomas et al. (3408 Greenspring LaneRochester Hills, Michigan, US)
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